Peachtree College Planning – Audra’s Experience

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

My hubby and I sent two sons off to college.  My oldest was in 10th grade when I started freaking out because I didn’t understand ANYTHING about the college application process, what we could afford, where was the best fit, scheduling college tours, etc.  Honestly, when I started talking to people about what to do, I felt like I was learning a whole new foreign language with words such as:  FAFSA, SAT Subject Tests, Early Admission, Gap Year, Technical School, Early Decision, Early Action, Early Decision, Common App, Safety School, Binding Decisions, Hope/Zell GPA vs regular GPA, UGMA, UTMA, EFC, etc. Read More »

These Community Girl/Daisy/Brownie Scouts want to sell you cookies!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

*We accept information from all aged Girls selling Girl Scout Cookies!

Wow – I’m loving the Girl Scout online ordering process.   Keeps the girls safe, cuts down on germs and is oh, so efficient!  Leave a comment if you’d like to add another Girl/Daisy/Brownie Scout to our list. … Read More »

Christmas Eve Services Sorted by Time!

Skate the Square and Politan Row – Lunch with Lauren

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

Do people keep popping into town and you’re running out of places to take them? Do the kids have cabin fever? Skate the Square and Politan Row at Colony Square is your answer. Colony Square is in Midtown and the skating rink is surrounded by some of the city’s best restaurants.… Read More »

Covid Boosters-If you are getting one…make an appointment!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

This post isn’t meant to be political in any way.  There’s so much talk lately about the Omicron variant and the lines at the Viral Solutions for tests and boosters blocking major Dunwoody roadways that I thought I’d share my recent experience.

My first two Covid vaccinations were Moderna. … Read More »

The Select – I can’t believe I waited so long to go!!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I eat at Flower Child in Sandy Springs often.  So, I’ve noticed The Select across the way and all the nicely dressed people and the beautiful outdoor patio with lovely jazz music sliding out of the speakers.  Why haven’t I ever been?  Well, hubby and I decided to take my parents for my dad’s 76th birthday this weekend. … Read More »

Yao Is A Yes!

Lunch with friends makes any meal better, but Yao doesn’t even need the help. Fans of the bustling Tum Pok Pok will love the upscale, refined Yao. Adidsara Weerasin and Taya Denmark opened Tum Pok Pok while waiting on the build-out for Yao and both are such gems. 

Yao offers lunch, dinner, and now a dim sum brunch.… Read More »

The Book Lovers Gift Guide

Travel Talk with Danielle ~ Travel is bouncing back with a vengeance!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection

If you were one of the lucky ones who traveled to Europe in 2021, pat yourself on the back!  You likely enjoyed a once in a lifetime opportunity with regards to the lack of tourists!  

Everyone knew this would happen.  That is, travel bouncing back with a vengeance! … Read More »